Alexandra Jaskolski papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC1124

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers (1930s-1970s) of Polish American musician and music teacher Alexandra (Nurczynski) Jaskolska (1918- ) document her musical and journalistic careers. Jaskolski was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and she trained and taught at the New England Conservatory of Music there. As a soloist, she was known as "Olenka Nurczynska-Bertylda". Included in her papers are publications and administrative correspondence from the New England Conservatory of Music; Polish and Polish American music; diaries; and miscellany. In addition to her musical work, Jaskolski edited the Polish American newspaper Gazeta Polonii.

Dates

1930-1979

Creator

Jaskolski, Alexandra J., b. 1918. (Person)

Language of Materials

English and Polish

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

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Extent

4.5 linear feet

Subjects

Ethnic press Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Polish American musicians. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Polish American newspapers. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Polish American press Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Polish Americans -- Music. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings